Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

1. Auflage 2009
ISBN: 978-1-4200-7152-8
Verlag: CRC Press

Buch, Englisch, 416 Seiten, Format (B × H): 221 mm x 286 mm, Gewicht: 1306 g

Written by many of the world’s leading colorectal surgeons, this evidence-based text investigates the risks and benefits of colorectal surgeries. By using clinical pathways, algorithms, and case discussions, the authors identify the best practices for patient safety and positive outcomes to ensure that physicians correctly recognize potential problems and carefully manage complications.

Improved Outcomes in Colon and Rectal Surgery is a must read and essential reference for all colorectal surgeons, fellows and residents, as well as those working in gastroenterology and the medico-legal profession.

Zielgruppe

Professional and Professional Reference

Autoren/Hrsg.

Whitlow, Charles B.

Beck, David E.

Margolin, David A.

Hicks, Terry C.

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Chirurgie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Perioperative. 1. Preexisting Conditions. 2. Bowel Preparation for Elective Colon Surgery. 3. Anesthesia and Intraoperative Positioning. 4. Sepsis. 5. Intraoperative Anastomotic Challenges. 6. Other Intraoperative Challenges. 6. Postoperative Anastomotic Complications. 7. General Postoperative Complications. 8. Care Paths and optimal postoperative management. 9. Limitations of Anal Physiology Testing. 10. Limitations of Colorectal Imaging Studies. 11. Transanal Endoscopy. 12. Laparoscopic Surgery. 13. Medicolegal Issues. 14. Miscellaneous Conditions. 15. Quality and Outcome Measures. Disease or Operation Specific. 16. Hemorrhoidal Surgery. 17. Nonoperative Therapy for Hemorrhoidal Disease. 18. Surgery and Nonoperative Therapy of Perirectal Abscesses and Anal Fistulas. 19. Surgery and Nonoperative Therapy of Anal Fissures and Anal Stenosis. 20. Surgery for Pilonidal Disease and Hidradenitis Suppurativa. 21. Surgery for Fecal Incontinence. 22. Surgery for Rectal Prolapse. 23. Surgery and Nonoperative Therapy for Diverticular Disease. 24. Abdominal Surgery for Colorectal Cancer. 25. Transanal Surgery for Rectal Cancer. 26. Abdominoperineal Resection. 27. Surgery for Metastatic Disease. 27. Chemotherapy for Colorectal Cancer. 28. Acute and Late Toxicity of Radiation Therapy. 29. Surgery for Ulcerative Colitis. 30. Surgery for Crohn’s disease. 31. Ostomies. 32. Surgery for Constipation. 33. Colorectal Trauma. 34. Urologic Complications of Colorectal Surgery.

Über Autor(innen)

Charles B Whitlow MD, Program Director, Colon and Rectal Surgery Fellowship Program, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.

David E Beck MD, Chairman, Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is president-elect of the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and Editor-in-Chief of Clinics in Colon and Rectal Surgery and the Ochsner Journal.

David A Margolin MD, Colon and Rectal Research Director, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. He is an Associate Editor of Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.

Terry C Hicks MD, Associate Chairman, Department of Colon & Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. President of the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Alan E Timmcke, Staff Colon and Rectal Surgeon, Ochsner Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.